Perry Engineering
Free from, Australian History
Perry Engineering /ˈpɛri ɪnˈʤɪnɪərɪŋ/ was founded by Samuel Perry in 1899 in Hindley Street, Adelaide. In 1911, the company expanded to its Mile End location, operating under the name Perry Engineering Company. By 1915, Samuel Perry had acquired the works at Gawler, which had previously been managed by James Martin & Co.
At its peak, Perry Engineering employed nearly 500 workers across its two locations. The company produced a wide range of heavy machinery and equipment, including locomotives and rolling stock for the South Australian, Tasmanian, and Commonwealth Governments. They also manufactured steel bridges, machinery for the River Murray locks, cranes, and other industrial equipment.[1]
